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Senior Quantity Surveyor (Commercial)

CSC Recruitment
Full-time
On-site
Midstream, South Africa
Quantity Surveyor

Introduction

Our client, a privately owned construction company specialising in building projects.is looking for a dynamic Senior Quantity Surveyor (Commercial) to join their team, to start ASAP.

Please ensure the MINIMUM Requirements are met before applying.

Duties & Responsibilities

Main purpose of the position:
Responsible for managing and optimising the commercial, contractual, and financial aspects of construction projects; ensuring profitability, mitigating risk, and maintaining compliance with legislation while fostering stakeholder relationships, leading teams, and delivering accurate cost control, claims management, and contractual administration aligned with company objectives.

 

Key Performance Areas:

  1. Commercial Profitability Management – Ensure alignment of project costs and revenues to budget and financial life cycle.
  2. Contract Administration & Risk Management – Optimise contract compliance, mitigate risks, and manage claims and dispute resolution.
  3. Cost Control & Reporting – Maintain accurate cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections to support financial decision-making.
  4. Claims & Final Accounts Management – Prepare, negotiate, and finalise claims and accounts with clients and subcontractors.
  5. Subcontractor & Supplier Management – Source, appoint, and administer subcontractor and supplier agreements ensuring best value.
  6. Compliance & Governance – Ensure adherence to legal, environmental, health, safety, and labour regulations.
  7. Stakeholder Relationship Management – Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders.
  8. Leadership & People Development – Mentor, develop, and performance-manage team members to ensure capability growth.
  9. Continuous Improvement & Innovation – Identify and implement process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and innovative solutions.
  10. Project Documentation & Information Management – Implement and manage efficient document control systems for projects.
  11. Budgeting & Forecasting – Develop and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
  12. Strategic Alignment & Reporting – Align commercial activities with company strategy and provide timely, accurate management reporting.

 

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Integrity – Acts ethically and transparently.
  • Detail Orientation – Accurate and analytical.
  • Collaboration – Builds strong relationships.
  • Resilience – Adapts under pressure.
  • Leadership – Inspires and develops teams.

 

Legal Requirements:

  • No criminal record
  • Valid Driver’s licence

Desired Experience & Qualification

MINIMUM Requirements:

Experience:

  • 7 years’ experience in a quantity surveying role in a building construction environment.
  • 2 years’ experience in a managerial role.

Education:

  • Matric/Grade 12
  • BSc, BTech or NDip (Quantity Surveying)

Requirements

Professional Registration

  • ASAQS / MBA
  • SA Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession

Computer software:

  • CCS/BuildSmart (Essential)
  • MS Office Suite (Advanced)

Package & Remuneration

R804 000.00 – R1 380 000.00 p/a ctc 

Travel Allowance

Fuel Allowance

Cell phone Reimbursement (upon invoice): R1,200.00

Benefits: Comprehensive Medical Aid and Provident Fund options

Interested?